The MindPlay podcast brings together education leaders to explore current and future K-12 instruction. Focused on curriculum, teaching, and innovation, it offers insights into literacy, personalized learning, and technology, helping educators improve student outcomes and drive meaningful change in schools.
Latest Episodes
Implementing Evidence-Based Literacy and AI: Dr. Jim Masters’ Journey in Kentucky Schools
In this episode of Literacy Mindset, Jeff Pendleton sits down with Dr. Jim Masters, superintendent of Henry County Public Schools in Kentucky, to unpack a roadmap for ...
Making Literacy Number One: Strategies and Realities from Leavenworth Schools
In this episode of Literacy Mindset, Jeff Pendleton sits down with Dr. Kellen J. Adams, superintendent of Leavenworth USD in Kansas, to unpack what it really means to ...
Bridging Policy and Practice for Better Outcomes in Special Education
In today’s episode, Dr. Balsley shares her deep-rooted passion for inclusive education, shaped from childhood through her extensive leadership experience in special ed...
Navigating Mental Health and Learning Loss: Literacy Leadership After COVID-19
In this episode of the Literacy Mindset Podcast, Jeff Pendleton sits down with Larry Brunson Jr., Director of Special Education at Victor Valley Union High School Dist...
High Expectations and Collaboration: Elevating Literacy Outcomes with Dr. Burnett
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Chad Burnett, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at Eanes Independent School District in Austin, Texas. Drawing from his...
